Side by sideSuburb comparison

Black Swamp vs Steinbrook.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Steinbrook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Steinbrook (928) sits above Black Swamp (898).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Steinbrook edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 898).

Common questionsBlack Swamp vs Steinbrook

Common questions

Does Black Swamp or Steinbrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Steinbrook scores 928 vs 898 in Black Swamp. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Black Swamp
Metric
Steinbrook

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,789
Population
4,789
56
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
3
898
Avg ICSEA
928

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).